ASIA

MY flag Malaysia

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions
Population 34.2 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 4.06 MYR
Advisory Level 1
GDP/Capita $11,874
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 27, 2026
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About MalaysiaOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on the Indochinese Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 42nd-most populous country.

Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 34.2 million
Area 330,803 km²
Languages English, Malay
Currency Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
GDP/Capita $11,874
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precautions when traveling to this country.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 4.06 MYR
GDP
$422.2B
GDP per Capita
$11,874

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 750 MYR
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
76.7 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Asia
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Area
330,803 km²
Population
34,231,700
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Languages
English, Malay
Calling Code
+60
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
MY